April 2, 2011 will forever be etched with gold letters in the Indian cricket. On this day, 14 years ago, India won the ODI World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka with six goals in the big finals at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Mrs. Dhoni became only the second Indian captain, driving on the devil to lift the sought -after trophy.
Sri Lanka, who first decided BAT, published a competitive total of 274/6. Mahela JayaWardene was their standout artist and scored the undefeated 103 out of 88 balls, of which 13 were four. Thiara Perera’s Quick-Fire 22 out of 9 balls added late dynamics to their shifts. Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh took two goals for India.
In response, India faced early failures because Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were cheaply released. Gautam Gambhir, however, settled the ship by a decisive 97-run before Perera slipped. Mrs. Dhoni remained undefeated at 91 out of 79 ballsIt leads to India to win with 10 balls to save.
India was a force that could count on a cup of the world. Mrs. Dhoni’s men became the first team to win a sought -after title at home and created a trend that continued for the next two editions.
Fourteen years have passed since this triumph in Mumbai, and XI players have moved on. Here they are now.
Virender sehwag
Viender Sehwag, known as Nawab of Najafgarh, last played for India in 2013. He is now a popular Hindi commentator and sports media.
Sachin Tendulkar
The Indians’ icon in Mumbai in IPL, Sachin Tendulkar, also participated in tournaments for the former crickets. He recently played in the International Masters League 2025, where India masters appeared as champions.
Gautam Gambhir
Currently, Gautam Gambhir was also the head coach of the cricket team of Indian men Gautam Gambhir also the mentor of Kalkata Knight in IPL 2024.
Kohli
The only active international cricket from the World Cup 2011 team, Virat Kohli (36 years) continues to perform at the highest level for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Don
In July it happens in July 44, Mrs. Dhoni played exclusively for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL since the semifinals of the World Cup 2019. August 15, 2020 left the international cricket, but continued the game. Dhoni is now the oldest cricket In IPL 2025.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh left the international cricket in 2019, but has since played in T20 foreign leagues, such as the GT20 Canada. He also mentors young crickets, including SHUBMAN GILL and Abhishek Sharma.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina works as a Hindi commentator for IPL 2025. In September 2022 he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Harbhajan Singh
The Hindi commentator, such as Raina, a former Indian off-Spinner Harbhajan Singh, remains active on social media. Off-Spinner played in IPL and went to become one of the most decorated cricket with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
ZAHEER KHAN
Zaheer Khan is a mentor of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. He also held various roles in Mumbai Indians. Zahreer was in interviews on taking over Indian coach Bowling during Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the higher national team.
Munaf patella
Currently, a bowling coach for Delhi Capitals in IPL, Munaf Patel recently played for India Legends in the International Masters League in Raipur.
Sreesanth
Sreesanth is now working as a cricket expert and shares his knowledge of teams and players during the iPL. Kerala’s rapid pitching saw in his career ascension and falls, but now he is one of the best scientists. After the accusation of participating in the IPL scandal in 2012, he was cleaned of unlawful negotiations.
Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
2 April 2025
